Socialism wins again - Detroit goes Bankrupt!

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Originally Posted by BigV

meanwhile, back in detroit engine land

I don't have any spec numbers for 1963 models. That is a completely different technology - a turbine. Its performance numbers (like numbers for Diesels, Wankels, turbo charged, and supercharge engines) would be completely different.

However sometime in that period, Corvette (for a short time) released a 70 Hp / liter engine. The famous expression was a 350-350. That's about the time that bean counters began replacing car guys. Stifled innovation began with a new top management tool - cost controls.

We know why Honda engines more often win races. Higher performance across a wider range. In a short stint with Nascar, every Ford mechanic would brag about their higher performance engine. The number was routine with many Ford cars. Due to superior performance, Fords had 50 more horsepower.

BTW, performance and efficiency are not same. And are not orthogonal.

Why are Detroit designed products so unprofitable? They even still manufacturer V-8 engines. Detroit products are that technically obsolete. Due to cost controls, Detroit products are some of the most expensive to build. Why would anyone make a hybrid where its gas motor cannot even recharge its battery? A classic example of how widespread stupidity is in and around the Renaissance Center.